Protein?

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Lilaclily2 wrote:

I was wondering if being pregnant means we need more protein? I eat fruit for my morning snack and by lunch I have a head ache and feel like crap. I crave meat all the time!! I always feel better after eating a meal with meat! Headache even goes away.

I should also say, a year ago I had my gallbladder out and wasn't eating much meat before getting pregnant. Only maybe once a week. Red meat used to make me sick bit now I'm in love with eating it all the time!!

I'm so impressed that you crave meat. All meat repulses me right now, so getting my protein in is a challenge. I have read that yes, we need more protein. At least 75g of it, supposedly. Instead of eating just fruit in the morning, maybe do fruit plus greek yogurt? That has lots of protein. And that way you're not eating a steak at 8 AM haha : )

We need lots of protein during pregnancy, also wanting meat more than you did before may also mean you’re having a boy. Lol That’s great you’re able to eat that, a lot of women become iron deficient during pregnancy. Enjoy it!

I don’t eat meat but do eat eggs, cottage cheese, beans, quinoa, and nuts regularly. A smoothie with a protein supplement works great too. If meat is working well for you though then do what works. Pregnant women absolutely need more protein to help build a strong baby.

Your body needs more blood when pregnant so iron is a huge deal! You may be craving meat due to a higher iron content. Try adding some other iron rich foods. I’ve also heard iron is absorbed better when accompanied by vitamin C so eat your fruit with your meat :)

Eat it, girl! There’s nothing better than clean, grass-fed and finished animal protein. PLEASE skip the synthetic shakes no matter how ‘natural’ they claim to be. Your body is telling you what it wants and needs.

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